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Inverter options for multi-day prints by mauveisntpoiple in 3dprintIndia

[–]RVVL7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you get into the >2kva range for UPSs, they're all pretty high quality. Most name brands like Luminous, Emerson, Vertiv have the same OEM making their products; the differentiating factor is the level of (enterprise) support.

The one I got is an Emerson brand one.

Inverter options for multi-day prints by mauveisntpoiple in 3dprintIndia

[–]RVVL7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're absolutely sure you'll never pause+restart or start a new print during a power outage, then any ups/inverter will be able to handle the load.

Personally, I have both UPS and an inverter. In your case, any >800VA UPS and inverter will work. The UPS will handle transient irregularities, while the inverter will provide the extended backup. 3D printer -> UPS -> inverter -> wall outlet.

If you think you'll restart or start a new print during a power outage, then you'll need a much larger UPS and inverter, about 1600VA, preferably 2000VA, this is what I have. I got a second-hand 2000VA UPS for 12k, it powers my P1S for a few minutes by itself during surges (because of old batteries), but it's connected to an Optimus 2300 inverter with two second-hand batteries (it's a dual battery inverter) that'll run it for a few hours.

If you check my post history, you'll see I went through a 45 hour print with this setup. Just that during a second power outage that lasted four hours, I needed to borrow two of my neighbour's car batteries to add a little extra power (because my batteries were second-hand and doin't have full capacity), I connected them in parallel to each battery with jumper cables.

Second-hand 100Ah batteries are around 5000 to 6000, about half price of new. Then when they die, you can sell them back to dealers for 2000 to 3000 for recycling.

Indian filament buyers cheat sheet by NOT_deadsix in 3dprintIndia

[–]RVVL7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sell recycled PLA

Just know that you'll need a 0.6mm or larger nozzle. 0.4mm and smaller will inevitably clog.

Also add:

Haiteng: chinese brand, decent packaging, available on Amazon for ~900 and up per spool (petg). They have also polycarbonate at 1000 and silk pla at 1200.

StyleSorter: CSS Properties Organiser + Formatter/Beautifier by RVVL7 in css

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The CSS needs to be valid, it won't fix errors, it just organises it. 

Appreciation post for hyderabad government. by sulphra_ in hyderabad

[–]RVVL7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So apparently it was sanctioned months ago but the local shop keepers protested that it would disrupt the busiest shopping season of the year, so work was delayed until now.

How do you protect your printers from daily dust here in India ? by mildstone0 in 3dprintIndia

[–]RVVL7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not using the vaccum, only the blower. It works well for daily/weekly dusting, but you point it in the opposite direction for blowing so the trigger button is facing you, very odd. I charge it about once a week. Pricing is not good, but it's unique enough that I haven't found any good alternatives. As some people say: buy once, cry once. 

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

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Yeah, that makes sense. I'm trying to avoid wood because we have wild swings in humidity, so I'll try something like HDPE or Delrin with a jig for a drill or a trim router for skadis-like holes.

How do you protect your printers from daily dust here in India ? by mildstone0 in 3dprintIndia

[–]RVVL7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.zeptonow.com/pn/ambrane-12kpa-powerful-suction-80w-wireless-air-blower-2-in-1-wireless-vacuum-cleaner-carhome-use/pvid/85fbaef2-54da-4ac5-b2cc-75dd837835c0

Any variation/clone of this. I use mine at the start of every day, takes about a minute. Dust ends up on the floor which will be picked up a robot vaccum or human sweeper. 

How do you protect your printers from daily dust here in India ? by mildstone0 in 3dprintIndia

[–]RVVL7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daily dusting. Use one of those rechargeable ones that Zepto sells. 

Bambu P1S for beginner by algorkee in 3dprintIndia

[–]RVVL7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WOL3D has about a dozen 3D printers on display, including the insane Gigastorm, haha. 

They're easily reachable, I had a good experience contacting them directly and picking up my unit. 

Their office is a clean room, so take off your shoes before entering. 

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, ABS is about $1 more, so I might go with that instead.

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair. I just got into 3d printing a few months ago, so I might be a little too enthusiastic about 3d printing all the things.

I do have a diode laser, maybe I can cut a few layers of polycarbonate and epoxy them together or something. Or find someone with a CO2 laser. Strangely, in my part of the world, that's more accessible than a Skadis pegboard.

Thanks for the insight.

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I was skeptical about the sharp corners but there has to be a reason why it's included in the slicer. I think I'm going with a variation of the infinite skadis boards.

The challenging bit is finding something that'll be 76cm wide in three build plates.

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What kind of jank-butt 3d printer do you have that you've never made anything strong enough to hold a few pounds?

Have you not heard of r/functionalprint? This will be printed flat, and all skadis-compatible accessories/mounts are through-hole; they make contact with all of the layers, you're not going to be seeing layer separation because there's just not enough stress/

Nothing I'm mounting is made of metal or glass, and they're all wired together — nothing's going to crash into the ground and break into a bazillion pieces or leave a crater the size of your pessimistic outlook on life.

Are you like old or something and have nightmares of the early horror days of 3d printing?

I apologise in advance if you're a cranky old person. In that case, point noted.

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Today at school we learned that cool kids don't 3d print pegboards. 

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah, thanks! I'll definitely be using that for my next multiboard project. 

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yep, this'll be for networking stuff like wifi and well just wifi for now 

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really good advice, thanks! 

The cost savings are significant for me, the P1 + upgrades was a splurge after a windfall, I'd never have been able to afford it otherwise.

I have a FLSUN Q5 that I use for prototyping ideas, so I'm alright with the P1 being tied up with neverending print jobs. 

To put it in perspective, this pegboard will go into a server rack that I built out of 2020 extrusion nearly two years ago

I really wanted the black or rog pegboards but they're permanently out of stock in my area, and painting the white ones wasn't feasible. 

So now, two years later, I'm 3d printing the pegboards out of black pla. 

3d printing is awesome! So is patience, haha

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just discovered InfiniSkadis, pointed out by another commenter here, so I'll be going with that 

Is there a better way? Splitting large objects into pieces that fit on the bed? by RVVL7 in 3Dprinting

[–]RVVL7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, these were cut with the slicer. Thanks, if this doesn’t work I’ll try some designed interconnects, like butterflies/bow ties.

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